Why has Hawkwood been sent to one of the hulks in the Thames?
The Home Secretary is concerned about escapes by French prisoners of war
from the hulks. Two naval officers had been sent to investigate. One
has turned up dead, while the other is missing. Bow Street has sent
Hawkwood under cover as a result to investigate the escapes.
Hawkwood latches on to the captain of a privateer. Lasseur makes it
well known to Hawkwood that he plans to escape. The how and when are
the unknown, however. It is not long before the pair make a connection,
but the cost is damnably expensive.
Hawkwood and Lasseur run into trouble when they try to protect a boy
from some of the dregs of the hulk’s society. Could they be hung for
killing their opponents? However, since both are badly injured they are
confined to the sick berth. How will they ever be able to escape in
their injured condition?
What awaits Hawkwood and Lasseur is friendship, treachery, gold and
plenty of action. Hawkwood’s old friend Nathaniel Jago will play an
integral part, too. Well written and researched, James McGee’s
historical thriller is hard to put down and a fun, exciting read. I am
looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
No comments:
Post a Comment